MCAD/MCSD : Visual Basic .NET Windows and web applications study guide

Get ready for two of the hottest new Microsoft developer exams with the MCAD/MCSD: Visual Basic .NET Windows and Web Applications Study Guide. By passing these two exams, you can fulfill one core and one elective MCAD requirement or two core MCSD requirements. Organized for optimal learning and retention, this book provides in-depth coverage of all objectives for exams 70-305 and 70-306, along with practical insights drawn from real-world experience. The accompanying CD includes hundreds of challenging review questions, electronic flashcards, and a searchable electronic version of the entire book. Developer). The Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD) is the new first-tier developer certification from Microsoft. It validates skills related to developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining individual applications. The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) is the second-tier certification that validates skills related to analyzing and designing complex enterprise application. Here's the book you need to prepare for the Developing Web Applications (70-305) and Developing Windows-based Applications (70-306) MCAD and MCSD exams. This Study Guide provides:

In-depth coverage of official exam objectives
Practical information on using Visual Basic .NET to develop Windows and Web applications
Hands-on exercises designed to give you the skills needed to approach the exams with confidence

Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, including:
Creating user services
Creating and managing components and .NET assemblies
Consuming and manipulating data
Testing and debugging
Configuring, deploying, supporting, and securing Windows-based and Web applications

Featured on the CD
The enclosed CD is packed with vital preparation tools and materials, including the Sybex testing engine for both Visual Basic .NET exams. Loaded with hundreds of practice questions, it lets you test yourself chapter by chapter and provides scoring by objective area. You'll also find electronic flashcards for your PCs, Pocket PCs, and Palm handhelds, four bonus exams, and an electronic version of the entire book.

About the Author
Brian Reisman, MCAD, MCSD, MCT, is one of the few MCTs approved to present the Microsoft .NET Developer Training Tour. He is also a contributor to MCP Magazine, CertCities.com, and ASPToday.com, as well as a co-author on Data-Centric .NET Programming with C#. Mitch Ruebush, MCAD, MCSD, MCT, has over 20 years IT experience, and has been working with Visual Basic since version 3. Both Brian and Mitch are trainers with Online Consulting, a Microsoft Certified Technical Education Center and Partner within the Northeast.

Annotation Get ready for two of the hottest new Microsoft developer exams with the MCAD/MCSD: Visual Basic .NET Windows and Web Applications Study Guide. By passing these two exams, you can fulfill one core and one elective MCAD requirement or two core MCSD requirements. Organized for optimal learning and retention, this book provides in-depth coverage of all objectives for exams 70-305 and 70-306, along with practical insights drawn from real-world experience. The accompanying CD includes hundreds of challenging review questions, electronic flashcards, and a searchable electronic version of the entire book. The Microsoft Certified Applications Developer (MCAD) is the new first-tier developer certification from Microsoft. It validates skills related to developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining individual applications. The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) is the second-tier certification that validates skills related to analyzing and designing complex enterprise application Annotation Microsoft has restructured their developer certification track, splitting it into two tiers--MCAD (Microsoft Certified Applications Developer) and MCSD (Microsoft Certified Solution Developer). The MCAD validates skills related to developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining individual applications, while the MCSD validates skills related to analyzing and designing complex enterprise application. MCAD candidates must pass 3 exams (2 core and 1 elective), while MCSD candidates must pass 5 exams (4 core and 1 elective). Currently there are parallel exams for both Visual Basic and C♯ Here's the book you need to prepare for the Developing Web Applications (70-305) and Developing Windows-based Applications (70-306) MCAD and MCSD exams. This Study Guide Authoritative coverage of all exam objectives, CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.